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Fort Lewis College Calendar: Oct. 1-7
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Fort Lewis College Calendar: Oct. 1-7

September 29, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday SAT Test Fall 2022, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Noble Hall. Sunday…

County Road 213 to close for Purple Cliffs cleanup
Community

County Road 213 to close for Purple Cliffs cleanup

September 29, 2022

County Road 213/La Posta Road will be closed between the intersection with River Road and the gun range Monday and Tuesday for culvert replacement and to facilitate the safe clearing…

Broads to host Rivers for Resilience Day
Community

Broads to host Rivers for Resilience Day

September 29, 2022

Great Old Broads for Wilderness (Broads) invites the public to Rivers for Resilience – a fun stewardship, education and community action event to protect and preserve the Animas River –…

Marching band to hold community showcase
Community

Marching band to hold community showcase

September 28, 2022

Because of time constraints, the Durango High School Red Pride Marching band will only be allowed to perform its 2022 competition show titled “Sideshow” at one football game this season,…

Women’s Resource Center grateful for donation
Community

Women’s Resource Center grateful for donation

September 22, 2022

The Women’s Resource Center was honored to have been chosen as the 2022 Columbine Classic Duet Golf beneficiary. This annual Ladies invitational golf tournament was held July 25 to July…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept. 24-30
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Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept. 24-30

September 22, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday FLC Football vs. Adams State, 2 p.m., football stadium, details…

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 26-30
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Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 26-30

September 22, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, Pool,…

Library to host local equine history program
Community

Library to host local equine history program

September 21, 2022

Liz Francisco, San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District archaeologist, will lead a presentation about the local history of horses, mules and burros from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28…

Fort Lewis College to host discussion, film
Community

Fort Lewis College to host discussion, film

September 21, 2022

Fort Lewis College will host a discussion with professional climber and guide Marcus Garcia at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Vallecito Room in the Student Union. Garcia will share…

And the West is History: D&RGW Train Yard – 1964
And the West is History

And the West is History: D&RGW Train Yard – 1964

September 16, 2022

Narrow gauge diesel engines have been in use for many years in Durango. Here, diesel engine No. 50 moves the Alamosa passenger car in the Durango rail yard in May…

DHS Class of 1997 thanks reunion supporters
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DHS Class of 1997 thanks reunion supporters

September 15, 2022

A former Durango High School class recently celebrated their 50th reunion. We are grateful to our local community for making this possible. \ Thanks to the Animas Museum and Durango…

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 19-23
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Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 19-23

September 15, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class, Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.:…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.19-23
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.19-23

September 15, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Monday Pueblo Alliance Weekly Meeting, 2-3 p.m., Student Union 039, Rio…

Museum, train unite for re-creation of campaign stop
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Museum, train unite for re-creation of campaign stop

September 15, 2022

Animas Museum and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will re-create a campaign stop by Sen. Henry Teller supporting William Jennings Bryan for president in 1896. Hear his fiery oratory…

Animas Museum to host Constitution exhibit
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Animas Museum to host Constitution exhibit

September 15, 2022

The Animas Museum will sponsor an exhibit about the U.S. Constitution by the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Every September, the DAR celebrates Constitution…

Candidates forum to be held at fairgrounds
Community

Candidates forum to be held at fairgrounds

September 15, 2022

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association is sponsoring a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in the extension Building at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The event will…

Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?
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Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

September 12, 2022

NerdWallet looked at the price of 1,000 Airbnb listings and compared them to the cost of hotels. Airbnbs can be an affordable alternative to hotels, particularly for longer stays, large…

And the West is History: Comanche Peacemaker – 1977
And the West is History

And the West is History: Comanche Peacemaker – 1977

September 9, 2022

During the 18th century, the Ute and Comanche tribes were intermittently in conflict. With increasing Spanish presence in that century in what today is New Mexico, their relationship became more…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.10-16
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Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.10-16

September 8, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday ACT Test, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Noble Hall, register at act.org.…

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 12-16
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 12-16

September 8, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class, Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.:…

Community garden to hold open house
Community

Community garden to hold open house

September 6, 2022

The Ohana Kuleana Community Garden will honor its founder and benefactor Bob Lieb at an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the garden at…

Durango Botanic Gardens hosts discussion
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Durango Botanic Gardens hosts discussion

September 6, 2022

Sarah Gleason of Gleason Bison will discuss how regenerative livestock management is good for the environment, healthy soil and thriving ecosystems from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Durango…